Knoll Systems Hd110 Projector Specifications

							       
           
HD110 
      
 
16:9 / 4:3 
      Dual Mode 
   DLP Projector
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Users Manual v1.4 
  
						

							 
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FCC Warning 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 
Safety Certifications UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM, IRAM 
 
 
Declaration of Conformity 
Knoll Systems, 11791 Machrina Way, #120, Richmond, BC V7A 4V3 Canada 
We declare under our sole responsibility that the HD110 projector conforms to the following directives and norms: 
  EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC 
  EMC: EN 55022 
             EN 55024 
      EN 61000-3-2 
      EN 61000-3-3 
  Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC 
  Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997 
 
August 2001 
Australian Certification C-tick mark 
 
 
Trademarks 
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trade-
mark of Texas Instruments. Faroudja is a trademark or registered trademark of Faroudja Laboratories, Inc. Knöll is a 
trademark or registered trademark of Pacific Sound & Signal Inc. 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Safety Instructions     4 
Introduction     5 
Image Resolution     5 
Compatibility     5 
Usage Guidelines     6 
Setting up the Projector     6 
Projector Positioning    7 
Connecting the Enhanced Connectivity Module   8 
Connecting a Video Device     9 
To watch regular TV     11 
To watch a DVD or VHS tape     13 
To watch HDTV     15 
To play a video game     17 
To connect a camcorder     17 
Connecting a Computer     18 
Displaying your Computer Source     18 
Turning Off the Projector     19 
Using the Projector     20 
Basic Image Adjustment     20 
Adjusting the Projector     20 
Using the Remote Control     21 
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons     21 
Using the On-Screen Menus     23 
Display Menu     23 
Audio Menu     24 
Image Menu for Video Sources     25 
Image Menu for Computer Sources     27 
Color Management Menu     28 
Control Menu     29 
Advanced Menu: ceiling, floor front and rear    29 
Language Menu     30 
Status Menu    30 
Maintenance & Troubleshooting     31 
Cleaning the Lens     31 
Replacing the Projection Lamp     31 
Cleaning the Projection Lamp Filter Screens   33 
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control   33 
Troubleshooting     34 
Appendix     37 
Specifications     37 
Index     38 
Warranty  39 
  
						

							 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 
Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE
 using your new projector. Failure 
to comply with safety instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may 
damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions.
 
Safety Definitions: 
Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury. 
Caution:
 Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your 
equipment. 
Safety Symbols: 
Attention: For information about usage of a feature, please refer to the User’s Guide. 
 
Warning: Hot surface. Do not touch. 
 
An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector. 
Safety Terms: 
 Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the lamp is turned on. 
 Warning: To replace the lamp, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. To avoid 
burns, wait 30 minutes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions provided in 
this User’s Guide. 
 Warning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect the power cord to a receptacle 
with a protective safety (earth) ground terminal. 
Warning:
 Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing your own projector will void 
the warranty. See the following page for the technical support contact information. 
Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings. Use of an unauthorized ceiling mount may lead to 
ventilation blockage and/or personal injury. 
Caution: Don’t subject projector to prolonged exposure to smoke. 
Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may damage your projector. 
Caution:
 Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct sunlight. 
Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a Knöll approved case 
        2ft (0.6m)     Do not place objects  Important Operating Considerations 
in this area in     Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft  
  front of projector  covering that may block the vents.  
Do not use a non-Knöll ceiling mount. In the unlikely 
event of the bulb rupturing, thoroughly clean the area  
						

							 
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around the projector and discard any edible items placed 
in that area. 
 
INTRODUCTION 
The Knöll HD110™ multimedia projector is specifically designed for home theater applications. It 
generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology and Faroudja™ 
video processing. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain.  
 
NOTE: The HD110 automatically expands 640x480 computer images to 800x600. You can display 
these images at their native resolutions by using the Resize feature. See “Resize” on page 27 for 
more information. 
Image Resolution 
The projector has a Dual Mode DMD that provides two resolutions: 848x480 for 16:9 format and 
800x600 for 4:3 format (see page 9 for more information on video formats). 
For computer sources, the SVGA resolution of the HD110’s projected image is 800x600. The 
projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to 1024x768. If your computer’s screen 
resolution is higher than 1024x768, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the projector. 
Compatibility 
The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: 
Most standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources, DVI sources 
(including HDCP material), TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games, and laser disc 
players. 
IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768 resolution. 
Apple
® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to 1024x768 resolution. 
 
NOTE: The projector is compatible with 1080i, 1035i, and 720P HDTV formats. 
 
    Zoom Ring 
  Power Cord Connector 
 
  Height Adjustment button 
Focus Ring 
 
              Keypad 
Connector panel 
  
						

							 
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Usage Guidelines 
1.  Do not look directly into the 
projection lens when the lamp is 
turned on. The bright light may 
harm your eyes. 
2.  Do not block the grills on the 
projector. Restricting the airflow 
can cause it to overheat and turn 
Rear view with enhanced connectivity module attached .            off. If this happens, you must wait.                                  
a minute before turning it back on. 
3.  Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components. Be especially careful 
not to drop it. 
4.  Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold for extended periods of time. If 
this happens, allow it to reach room temperature before use. 
5. Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case.   
6. Do not subject projector to prolonged exposure to smoke. Smoke may cause damage to the 
projector. 
 
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 
There are a number of factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector, 
including the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance 
between the projector and the rest of your equipment. But here are some general guidelines. 
 
NOTE: To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the projector within 6 inches (.15m) of a wall 
or other object. 
Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. 
The projector should be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of 
your video source(s), unless good quality extension cables are to be used. 
When installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide that comes with the 
Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To turn the image upside down, see “Ceiling Project” 
on page 29. Knöll recommends use of an authorized Knöll ceiling mount. The Ceiling Mount 
Kit is sold separately. 
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. 
 
NOTE: The projector must be at least 5.6 feet (1.7 m) from the projection screen. 
The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video 
format determine the size of the projected image.   
						

							 
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Projector Positioning 
The projected image becomes larger as the distance between the unit and screen increases.   
 
         Width 
 
 
 
                         Diagonal 
                          Screen           Height 
         Size 
 
        .        
      
                                                                              Image drop or rise from lens center 
 
 
Use the following information to position the projector. Horizontally the projector needs to be positioned 
with the lens-centered left to right 
 
Projection Distance 4:3 Video Screen 
Screen Diagonal 72 78 84 100 120 160 
Min. Distance 105 114 123 145 175 233 
Max. Distance 127 138 149 177 213 284 
Drop or Rise 5.4” 5.9” 6.4” 7.6” 9.0” 11.9” 
 
Note:   Maximum distance to screen is about 1.77 x screen diagonal.  
Minimum distance to screen is about 1.46 x screen diagonal. 
 
Projection Distance 16:9 Video Screen 
Screen Diagonal 88.25 103 110 122.5146.75165.25” 
Min. Distance 134 156 167 186 223 251” 
Max. Distance 161 188 201 224 267 302” 
Drop or Rise 8.6” 9.4” 12.6” 14.0” 16.8” 18.8” 
 
Note:   Maximum distance to screen is about 1.83 x screen diagonal.  
Minimum distance to screen is about 1.52 x screen diagonal. 
 
 
  
						

							 
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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 
1. Place the projector on a flat surface or using a ceiling mount kit, on the ceiling. 
If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your 
screen.  
2. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. 
The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and the zoom setting determine the 
size of the projected image. See the table above for maximum and minimum distances for a 
given screen size. 
3. Make sure the projector and source equipment or computer are turned off.  
Make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. 
 
WARNING: Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. 
Do not use a non-Knöll ceiling mount. In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing, thoroughly clean the 
area in front of the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area
. 
 
 
Connecting the Enhanced Connectivity Module 
The connector panel on the back of the projector (without connectivity module) looks like this: 
                  Computer   S-Video  Composite    Audio 
The projector ships with an 
enhanced connectivity 
module. When you attach it 
to the back of the projector, it 
looks like this: 
 
This module adds all the connectivity you need for your home theater applications. 
                                                        
    Computer 1    Component     Future     Control   
                             Computer 1-M1      audio in             video           use         RS-232 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Computer 2-VGA    Computer 2       Audio in      Composite   S-Video   Monitor 
             Audio in       (for video)          video            
 
 
NOTE: If you have turned Auto Source off (page 29), you may need to press the source 
button more than once to display an active source. The sources switch in this order: PC 1-
Analog, PC 1-Digital, Video 3-Component HDTV, Video 3-Component, Video 1 S-Video, 
Video 2-Composite, PC 2-Component, and PC 2-Analog.  
						

							 
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The module connects to the projector via the projector’s computer connector. Slide the tabs in the 
module into the grooves on the back of the projector, and then press the computer connector into 
the projector. To remove the module, press down all the way on the textured lever on the top left 
of the module to release the latch, then slide the module off.  
 
 
Figure 9: Connecting the connectivity module to the projector 
The module provides two computer and three video inputs. The module also provides monitor out 
(used to display images on your desktop computer’s monitor as well as on the projection screen), 
and RS-232 input (to control the projector from an external control system).  
 
NOTE: Monitor out is only available for analog computer, 480p, and HDTV sources. 
 
Connecting a Video Device 
VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners 
can be connected to the projector. There is an audio input. Audio can be connected directly to the 
projector to get sound from the 3-watt onboard speaker, or you can connect it to get sound from 
your home theater speaker system. 
Before connecting your projector, you should decide which screen aspect you want to project. 
Screen aspect is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also 
known as 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9. If you’re projecting onto a screen, the 
size/shape of the screen may answer this question for you. In the non-recommended blank wall 
option, screen sizes are unrestricted. What you plan to project will also help you choose between 
4:3 and 16:9. Most regular TV shows are 4:3, most movies are 16:9. 
If you select 4:3 and play TV, the image will fill the screen. If you select 16:9 and play HDTV, the 
image will fill the screen. However, if you select 4:3 and play a 16:9 DVD, the image may be 
compressed horizontally or have black bars along the top and bottom (see Figure 10). If you 
select 16:9 and play regular TV, the image may be stretched horizontally or have black bars 
along the sides. You will make this selection later, using the onscreen menus (page 24), but for 
now, you just need to know which format you’ll use most often. 
 
 
  
						

							 
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    (4:3)          (16:9) 
Figure 10    4:3 and 16:9 screen aspects 
The projector can be connected to most video devices that can output video. You cannot directly 
connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from cable TV or a satellite dish, as the signal 
must pass through a tuner first. Examples of tuners are digital cable boxes, VCRs, digital video 
recorders, and satellite TV boxes. Basically, any device that can change channels is considered a 
tuner. 
The next step is to identify the connector’s types the equipment you want to connect has. If there 
is more than one output, select the highest quality one. Component video has the best quality, 
followed by S-video, then composite video. 
Here is a list of possible input signals and the connectors they should be connected to on the 
projector 
 
Input Signal    Connector    Connector label  Source Name 
      On Projector on Screen 
 
 
Standard TV: satellite  Composite Video  video 2    Video 2-Composite 
TV, Digital or cable TV  S-Video     video 1    Video 1-S-Video 
(not HDTV)    Component Video  video 3    Video 3-Component 
 
HDTV   Component video video 3  Video 3-Component 
   VGA   PC2  PC2-Analog 
   DVI   PC1  PC1-Analog or 
        PC-1-Digital 
 
DVD   Composite video video 2  Video 2-Composite 
   S-video   video 1  Video 1-S-Video 
   Component Video video 3  Video 3- Component 
 
VCR   Composite video video 2  Video 2-Composite 
   S-video   video 1  Video 1-S-Video 
 
Video Camera    Composite video  video 2    Video 2-Composite 
   S-video   video 1  Video 1-S-Video 
 
Video Game    Composite video  video 2    Video 2-Composite 
   S-video   video 1  Video 1-S-Video 
 
 
 
16:9 image in
a 4:3 space4:3 image
in a 16:9
space